History in Wind Energy
Hexcel’s experience in wind energy began back in 1986 when customers started looking for innovative ways to make turbine blades lighter, while maximising their strength, stiffness and durability.
Key Landmarks
| 1986 |
First enquiries into composites for wind blades |
| 1991 |
First production of spars for 19m blades with HexPly® M10 prepreg |
| 1995 |
Manufacture of first shell with HexPly® multiaxial prepreg |
| 1999 |
HexPly® M9.6 resin system introduced |
| 2002 |
Supplied HexPly® prepreg for first carbon fiber spar |
| 2007 |
Launch of Polyspeed® grid laminates |
| 2008 |
Production begins at NEW Tianjin, China facility |
| 2009 |
Launch of SuperCap® technology
Hexcel receives supplier of the year award from Vestas Blades
Production begins at NEW Windsor, Colorado site |
| 2010 |
Launch of SuperFIT® |